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sharing my thoughts through words and images
I just snapped this photo because it’s so comforting to see the diversity of plants growing on the forest floor and interacting with the surrounding rocks. It caught my eye!
Fall Forest Walk – by Lynn Amber Between roots and rocks The trampled leaves on the trail Mark the path forward.
Hydrangea’s Winter Phase – by Lynn Thomas Amber Panicles transform White to Pink to Red to Brown At rest in Winter. I love the texture and interest that hydrangea panicles provide in the winter. The color transition made by these cone-shaped flower heads throughout… Continue Reading “Hydrangea Transformation”
Owl’s Head – by Lynn Thomas Amber Carved by glacial force Rising above a kettle pond Keeps a watchful eye. Owl’s Head Trail to the summit has always been one of our favorite hikes in the Groton State Forest. We always made the trek… Continue Reading “Owl’s Head”
Fern Magic – by Lynn Thomas Amber The graceful wood fern Shines in the dappled sunlight Of the forest bed. November has often been my least favorite month of the year – followed by March or April depending on when mud season hits our… Continue Reading “Wood Ferns”
Kettle Pond Rhododendron – by Lynn Thomas Amber A sprinkling of green Nestled along the narrow trail On the water’s edge. Kettle Pond is situated in the Groton State Forest in north-central Vermont. Yesterday, my husband and I took a break from the relentless… Continue Reading “Kettle Pond Rhododendron”
Beech Symphony November arrives I walk through a dense forest Beech leaves balance me. by Lynn Thomas Amber
Milkweed – poem by Mary Oliver The milkweed now with their many pods are standinglike a country of dry women.The wind lifts their flat leaves and drops them.This is not kind, but they retain a certain crisp glamour;moreover, it’s easy to believeeach one was… Continue Reading “Milkweed Magic”
We are on the backside of peak autumn colors – the leaves are falling, the colors are fading and there is a decided chill in the air. Sharing more of my photos from peak season last week 🙂 The top two photos are from… Continue Reading “Last Glimpse of Autumn”
Earlier this week on my daily walk I carried along my “good” camera so I could capture the amazing Fall colors we are experiencing here in Vermont. It has been an exceptional display this year! I’ll share more in the coming days 🙂
